NASB Lexicon
KJV Lexicon And he said'amar (aw-mar') to say (used with great latitude) Who art thou And she answered 'amar (aw-mar') to say (used with great latitude) I am Ruth Ruwth (rooth) friend; Ruth, a Moabitess -- Ruth. thine handmaid 'amah (aw-maw') a maid-servant or female slave -- (hand-)bondmaid(-woman), maid(-servant). spread paras (paw-ras') to break apart, disperse, etc. -- break, chop in pieces, lay open, scatter, spread (abroad, forth, selves, out), stretch (forth, out). therefore thy skirt kanaph (kaw-nawf') an edge or extremity; specifically (of a bird or army) a wing, (of a garment or bed-clothing) a flap, (of the earth) a quarter, (of a building) a pinnacle over thine handmaid 'amah (aw-maw') a maid-servant or female slave -- (hand-)bondmaid(-woman), maid(-servant). for thou art a near kinsman ga'al (gaw-al') to redeem (according to the Oriental law of kinship), i.e. to be the next of kin (and as such to buy back a relative's property, marry his widow, etc.); Parallel Verses New American Standard Bible He said, "Who are you?" And she answered, "I am Ruth your maid. So spread your covering over your maid, for you are a close relative." King James Bible And he said, Who art thou? And she answered, I am Ruth thine handmaid: spread therefore thy skirt over thine handmaid; for thou art a near kinsman. Holman Christian Standard Bible So he asked, "Who are you?"" I am Ruth, your slave," she replied. "Spread your cloak over me, for you are a family redeemer." International Standard Version He asked her, "Who are you?" She answered, "I'm only Ruth, your servant. Spread the edge of your garment over your servant, because you are my related redeemer." NET Bible He said, "Who are you?" She replied, "I am Ruth, your servant. Marry your servant, for you are a guardian of the family interests." GOD'S WORD® Translation "Who are you?" he asked. She answered, "I am Ruth. Spread the corner of your garment over me because you are a close relative who can take care of me." King James 2000 Bible And he said, Who are you? And she answered, I am Ruth your handmaid: spread therefore your skirt over your handmaid; for you are a near kinsman. Links Ruth 3:9Ruth 3:9 NIV Ruth 3:9 NLT Ruth 3:9 ESV Ruth 3:9 NASB Ruth 3:9 KJV |
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